If you are looking for a healthier replacement for your “quick bite”, you may want to consider adding kale snacks into your diet.

Kale snacks have become very popular lately and for good reason. TV shows and famous personalities started to mention the health benefits of this leafy green. Kale is a perfect addition to salads and soups but some people still don’t enjoy the unique taste of this vegetable. So, kale snacks are the perfect solution for this problem.

Kale snacks taste like most potato or corn chips but are much better for you. When baked or dehydrated, kale takes on a consistency similar to that of a potato chip. The chips can be seasoned with salt or other spices creating a much healthier alternative to regular chips.

Kale is an excellent source of beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin C, lutein, zeaxanthin, and reasonably rich in calcium. Research has also shown that kale contains 45 different flavonoids with a variety of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Kale is also a source of indole-3-carbinol, a chemical which boosts DNA repair in cells and appears to block the growth of cancer cells.

Kale has a high concentration of nutrients, and that translates into a range of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in the body. Studies have confirmed that brassica vegetables, which also include broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, and brussels sprouts, are known to have the broadest range of antioxidants and may help several health issues. Additionally, the fiber in kale can aid digestion and eating kale may also help your body’s natural detoxification ability.

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